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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,346.23, 284,772.41 and 114,495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,346.23, 284,772.41 and 114,495.58 is: 158,012.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,346.23 : 284,772.41 = 114,495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,346.23/284,772.41 = 114,495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,346.23x = 284,772.41 × 114,495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,346.23x = 32,605,180,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605,180,861.95/206,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,012.00

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